1) The document introduces the Bluewater Wellness Centre and its staff, including Dr. Keith Concisom, chiropractor, Carol Butt, receptionist, Jennifer Watson and Cassandra Young, registered massage therapists. 2) An article by Cassandra Young discusses plantar fasciitis, describing what it is, what causes it, symptoms, and effective massage therapy treatment. 3) An article by Dr. Concisom explains custom foot orthotics, how they are made from a foot mold, how they can correct biomechanical imbalances and relieve pain in the feet and body. Proper footwear is also important when using orthotics.

1. Bluewater Wellness Centre
MARCH YOUR WAY
TO BETTER HEALTH
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Meet the Staff
SERVICES
OFFERED
Chiropractic
Massage Therapy
Foot Orthotics
Acupuncture
CAROL BUTT, RECEPTIONIST
Sports Therapy Since 2003, the friendly face at the front desk and helpful voice on the other end of the
phone is that of Carol Butt, the clinic receptionist. Carol will gladly assist you with making an
appointment and will best answer any questions you may have.
CONTACT
US
467 Christina St. N. DR. KEITH CONCISOM
Sarnia, ON Dr. Concisom returned to Sarnia after completing his lifelong goal of being a chiropractor. He
N7T 5W3 graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an Honours Degree in Kinesiology.
He received a bachelor of Science in Human Biology along with Doctorate in Chiropractic
519-336-5922 from the National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, Illinois. He is a member of the
Ontario and Canadian College of Chiropractors.
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Dr. Concisom has special interests in sports medicine where he is a certified Sports first aid
instructor and wrapping and taping course instructor for the Canadian Red Cross and Sport
Alliance. The doctor is also an instructor for ice hockey trainers. He also has interest in pa-
IN THIS tient education, exercise rehabilitation, nutritional guidance and acupuncture.
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Meet the Staff 1 J E N N I F E R W AT S O N , RM T
Plantar Fasciitis 2 Jennifer has been a Registered Massage Therapist for 15 years in Sarnia Lambton. Jennifer
had graduated in 1997 from The D’Arcy Lane Institute in London, Ontario and has been
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practicing in the Bluewater area ever since.
Jennifer also hold her B.A. In Physical Education from the University of Western Ontario,
graduating in 1995. She is very active in community events and in her spare time enjoys
HOW TO many sporting activities, travelling and spending time with her Labrador Retrievers.
SUBSCRIBE Jennifer is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and
is also a proud member of the Registered Massage Therapist Association of Ontario.
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provided below. Graduating top of her program from Lambton College in April 2011, Cassandra has always
been very engaged with massage therapy and alternative methods of holistic healthcare.
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Cassandra has a keen understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the body and is able to
info@bluewaterwellness.ca identify and address clinically indicated issues with massage therapy, education and homecare.
Cassandra’s focus is to administer preventative and rehabilitative care of chronic and repetitive
strain conditions that develop through the performance of everyday activities and exercises.
Excited to give back to her home community of Sarnia, Cassandra hopes that many receive
benefit no matter their age, lifestyle or occupation.
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The Stance on Plantar Fasciitis
Article by: Cassandra Young, Registered Massage Therapist
What is plantar fasciitis? How is it recognized? Is there treatment?
It is a painful inflammatory Key characteristics are a sharp As it is a condition of overuse,
condition involving the plantar pain felt at the front base of massage therapy has been
fascia of the foot. the heel when walking after proven to be very effective.
What is the plantar fascia? long periods of inactivity. Massage alleviates tension held
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The plantar fascia is a fibrous The discomfort alleviates with in the adjacent muscles and
band that spans from the heel gentle use but tends to return structures that stress the fascia
bone to the base of the toes. after prolonged stress. which prevents further injury.
The fascia contributes support What causes it? Massage also promotes proper
2 healing of the injured collagen
to the arches of the bottom of The primary cause is overuse
each foot. of the fascia such as being fibers to allow functionality.
overweight, extended periods When coupled with homecare
Picture Legend: Questions? of standing or exercise without such as ice and stretching you
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appropriate preventative care. are well on your way to relief!
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NOTE: This article is not to be used as a diagnostic tool and is strictly for educational purposes only.
The following are a
few helpful exercises.
Plantar Fasciitis Stretches
Check with your
doctor for specifics on
your condition and
what you should, or
should not do for your
problem.
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Custom Foot Orthotics
Article by: Dr. Keith Concisom
What are orthotics?
Orthotics are prescribed insoles that fit inside your footwear and are made to treat or adjust various
biomechanical disorders of the feet and body. Your foot will be casted using biofoam to obtain a true
mould of your foot. The mould will then by sent to our lab to be fabricated using sophisticated milling
and computer programs to make specific adjustments to the polymer shell of the orthotic.
Do I need orthotics?
During standing and walking our bodies are subjected to the natural forces that can inflicit mechanical
stress and strain throughout our joints when foot imbalance is present there is negative impact in the
knees, hips, back and neck this imbalance must be removed for to achieve improved postural alignment
and proper foot function.
Orthotics correct this imbalance improving the biomechanics of the body leading to relief of pains in the
feet and throughout the body the fascia contributes support to the arches of the bottom of each foot.
Assessment
It is very important to have a comprehensive gait analysis and biomechanical assessment to determine the
proper corrections needed in your custom orthotics. It should consist of a patient history, a Patients
medical history, physical and biomechanical examination of the back, lower limbs and feet.
Proper Footwear
Custom orthotics work well when they are paired with a properly fitted shoe, ensuring that you have the
proper type of shoe is important allowing the orthotic to correct any foot imbalances. The type of foot
wear is important as well. Depending on your activity level and work conditions, proper footwear
recommendations can be made to support your feet.
Questions?
Email info@bluewaterwellness.ca or call 519-336-5922.
Without Orthotics With Orthotics
Neck strain
Low back strain
Knee joint stress
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Soreness and fatigue
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